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Applied ‘picking up steam’ as it targets more market share in UK
Applied Systems group CEO Taylor Rhodes has hailed a bumper year for the UK business, as it looks to take market share from the ‘weaker’ competition.
CII young brokers turn to TikTok to fight talent war
The Chartered Insurance Institute’s New Generation Broking Group is turning to TikTok and Instagram to attract fresh talent to the industry.
Biba launches FVA framework after FCA scrutiny
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a new framework to help members better articulate fair value.
Gallagher’s Foley on why post-M&A integration is key to success
View from the top: Ronan Foley, CEO of Gallagher in Ireland, explains why post-acquisition integration can be make or break for brokers.
How Birmingham’s insurance sector is evolving
As sister title Insurance Age takes over the Birmingham NEC for Broker Expo and the Broker Awards, Insurance Post looks at the challenges and opportunities facing the city’s insurance sector.
FCA promises action against overcharging brokers
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned brokers it will “take action” against those charging inflated commissions for arranging cladding cover, with some charging up to 62%.
FCA to hit brokers with fresh leasehold insurance reforms from 2024
The Financial Conduct Authority has issued a wave of reforms around leasehold buildings insurance, coming into force in the new year.
Verlingue’s Amin on why insurance failed to attract Muslims
Sakib Amin, head of insurance broking at Verlingue, shares his experience as a Muslim, British Asian working in the industry and why there is still a long way to go before the market fully embeds inclusivity into its practices.
A-Plan to be replaced by Howden on high streets
The A-Plan brand is to disappear from 100 branches across the UK, replaced by the Howden brand.
Trade Voice: Biba’s Trudgill on scanning the horizon
Graeme Trudgill, CEO of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, says brokers need to anticipate the products clients of the future will need.
Miller settles negligence suit brought by Cardiff City FC
Miller Insurance has agreed a settlement with Cardiff City Football Club, concluding a professional negligence suit brought against the broker in connection with the death of Emiliano Sala in 2019.
Ardonagh and Markerstudy’s £1.2bn merger confirmed
The Ardonagh Group and Markerstudy Group have agreed a merger between Markerstudy and Atlanta Group, Ardonagh’s personal lines broking business, to create a “major new player” in the UK insurance market.
Q&A: Onno Janssen, CEO, PIB Group Europe
Onno Janssen, CEO of PIB Group Europe, speaks to Scott McGee about PIB's European expansion, and how the the UK and the continent’s regulatory environment differs.
Trade Voice: Ajay Mistry on why networking is more important than ever
Ajay Mistry, founder of Gambit Partners and an advisory board member of the Chartered Insurance Institute’s broking community, outlines seven reasons why networking is crucial for insurance brokers.
Insurance M&A volume soars but deal value falls
Data analysis: The number of UK insurance merger and acquisition deals rose from 48 in the first half of 2022 to 54 at the start of 2023 but the total publicly disclosed deal value fell from £3.8bn to £16m year-on-year.
Marsh appoints Nick Harris as CEO of UK retail
Marsh has hired Nick Harris as CEO of UK Retail, effective from 1 January 2024, subject to regulatory approval.
Treasury's IPT receipts surpass £7bn
The Treasury collected a record £7.34bn in insurance premium tax receipts during the 2022/23 financial year, analysis by actuarial consultancy OAC has revealed.
View from the top: Ardonagh’s Claire Burrell on attracting and retaining talent
As students across the country collect their exam results, Claire Burrell, chief operating officer at Ardonagh Capital Solutions, reflects on why now, more than ever, it is essential for businesses to maintain flexibility across a full range of entry…
Big Interview: Biba’s Graeme Trudgill
Graeme Trudgill, CEO of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, sprints across the Square Mile to share his plans on what more the body can do for members.
View from the top: GRP’s Duncan Carter on cooling down a political hot potato
Duncan Carter, CEO of retail at Global Risk Partners, warns that a ban on paying commission to property-managing agents could backfire for leaseholders.
Axa pulls two home products in run-up to Consumer Duty
Following an internal review, Axa has announced it plans to pull Axa First and Axa Residential Let policies in the UK.
Ghost broker sentenced for £302K insurance policy scam
A ghost broker who charged more than 900 unsuspecting motorists £300 each for fraudulent motor insurance policies has been sentenced.
Arron Banks claims Barclays closed his account in 2018
In the midst of the saga surrounding Nigel Farage’s Coutts bank account, Arron Banks has also claimed to have had his accounts shut down.
Could a motor insurance crisis become a political storm?
Content director's view: As Zurich pulls out of the personal lines broker market, and with motor far from being flavour of the month for investors and capacity providers, Jonathan Swift asks could a combination of withdrawals and lack of new competition…